(((Angd)))! I have the max version of UC so understand the issues. Happy for you that it's not worse but also know just how miserable this can be. I've never had any luck with special diets and have been told that works primarily for those with IBS. It never hurts to try, though. After about 10 years of on and off active disease I finally went into remission on the right meds and that was 15 years ago. Huge relief!
Fradley, you sound great! I like your approach of confronting thoughts instead of closing them down. IMHO that gets our brains in practice to confront the AV whenever it occurs.
Have a lovely day, Unders!